James Puckle
British firearm designer (1677-1724) · Scientists · Lived 1667 to 1724 · aged 57
James Puckle (1667-1724) was an English inventor, lawyer and writer from London chiefly remembered for his invention of the Defence Gun, better known as the Puckle gun, a multi-shot gun mounted on a stand capable of firing up to nine rounds per minute.
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The Puckle gun is one of the first weapons referred to as a machine gun and resembles a large revolver.
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1667 to 1724 · aged 57
